The Story of John Lewis: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
Discover the life of John Lewis—a story for kids 6 to 9 about fighting for a better world

John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.

  • Independent reading—This John Lewis biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of John's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Find out how John made the world a more equal place for future generations in this Black history book for kids.

How will John's hard work, bravery, and kindness inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.

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The Story of John Lewis: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
Discover the life of John Lewis—a story for kids 6 to 9 about fighting for a better world

John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.

  • Independent reading—This John Lewis biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of John's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Find out how John made the world a more equal place for future generations in this Black history book for kids.

How will John's hard work, bravery, and kindness inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.

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The Story of John Lewis: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

The Story of John Lewis: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

by Tonya Leslie PhD
The Story of John Lewis: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

The Story of John Lewis: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

by Tonya Leslie PhD

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Discover the life of John Lewis—a story for kids 6 to 9 about fighting for a better world

John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.

  • Independent reading—This John Lewis biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of John's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Find out how John made the world a more equal place for future generations in this Black history book for kids.

How will John's hard work, bravery, and kindness inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781648766978
Publisher: Callisto Publishing
Publication date: 01/26/2021
Series: The Story of Biographies
Pages: 66
Product dimensions: 5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.16(d)
Lexile: 640L (what's this?)
Age Range: 6 - 9 Years

About the Author

TONYA LESLIE, PhD is an educational consultant, editor, program developer, professional development service provider, and children’s book author. Dr. Leslie has worked with pioneering institutions such as PBS, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sesame Workshop, and Girl Scouts of the USA. Read more at www.tonyaleslie.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Hero Is Born 1

Chapter 2 The Early Years 7

Chapter 3 Time to Take a Stand 15

Chapter 4 Peaceful Protests 22

Chapter 5 The Struggle for Equal Rights 29

Chapter 6 Activist to Politician 37

Chapter 7 We Shall Overcome Someday 44

Chapter 8 So … Who Was John Lewis? 51

Glossary 57

Bibliography 59

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